How To Fix CNV_DMC_SIN389 - Measured values can only be used in the quantitative characteristic

CNV_DMC_SIN389 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNV_DMC_SIN - Messages for s-innovations migration

• Message number: 389

• Message text: Measured values can only be used in the quantitative characteristic

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CNV_DMC_SIN389 - Details

• The SAP error message CNV_DMC_SIN389, which states "Measured values can only be used in the quantitative characteristic," typically occurs in the context of data migration or data transfer processes, particularly when dealing with characteristics in SAP systems.
  
  Cause:
  This error arises when there is an attempt to assign measured values (quantitative data) to a characteristic that is defined as qualitative. In SAP, characteristics can be classified as either quantitative (which can hold numerical values) or qualitative (which hold descriptive values). If the system detects that a measured value is being assigned to a characteristic that is not set up to accept it, this error will be triggered.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Definition:
  
  Go to the characteristic definition in the SAP system and verify whether the characteristic is defined as quantitative or qualitative.
  If the characteristic is meant to hold measured values, ensure it is defined as a quantitative